How to fix Windows 10 update installation errors

At this time, there are three different problems that Windows users face when installing updates. First, it’s a bug to download the update or the download process may hang. Secondly, this is a problem during the installation of the update, and finally, the system crashes with the BSOD after the reboot. Here are a few possible solutions for troubleshooting.

Fix the problem of downloading the Windows 10 update

If the cumulative update does not load, try the following steps:

Disable the antivirus and VPN / Proxy client before upgrading.

Wait until the update is installed, sometimes this process can take a long time depending on the speed of your Internet connection.

Download and install the updates manually by selecting the appropriate update on the Windows Updates page.

If the update fails, you can use the “Troubleshooting” tool built into Windows 10 to fix the problem.

Enter in the Windows search phrase “Troubleshoot problems” and follow the link. Then in the “Run and Run” section select the option “Windows Update” and click the “Run the Troubleshooter” button.

Fix Windows update download hang from 5% to 95%

If the cumulative update hangs during the download or the installation fails, then something went wrong with the update files. After you clear the folder that contains the update files, Windows Update tries to download the update components again. Navigate to the following location:

C: \ Windows \ SoftwareDistribution \ Download

Delete all files / folders, but do not delete the Download folder. Select all files and folders using CTRL + A and press the Delete key to delete. Restart the computer and run the update procedure again.

Correct the error in the delivery optimization service

If the cumulative update hangs at boot time, try the following solution:

1.Click on the Start menu icon.
2. Enter the Services and run the Classic application of the same name.
3. Scroll to the Optimize delivery service.
4. Right-click the service and select Properties.
5. Change the “Startup Type” to “Manual”.
6. Restart the computer.
7. Check for new updates.
8. If the Windows 10 update still hangs, change the startup type to “Automatically (pending launch)”.

Stop the Windows Update service

If stopping the “Optimize delivery” service does not solve the problem, try stopping the service “Windows Update” in addition. If the Windows 10 update hangs in the “Initialize …” step, try the following solution:

Stop the Windows Update service

1. Click on the Start menu icon.
2. Enter the Services and run the Classic application of the same name.
3. Scroll to the Windows Update service.
4. Right-click on the service and select “Stop.”
5. Restart the computer.
6. Check for new updates.
7. The update should take place in normal mode.

Windows Update Reset Script

Reset Windows Update Agent will completely reset the Windows Update client settings. It was tested in Windows 7, 8, 10 and Server 2012 R2. The script will configure the services and registry keys that are related to Windows Update by restoring the default settings. It will also clean up files related to Windows Update.

Correcting the problem of installing Windows Update 10

In some cases, you may encounter a problem when installing the update. If the update installation is hung at some point, try the next solution.

If your computer crashes during the Prepare for Windows setup. Do not turn off the computer, then follow the instructions below.

While holding the power button, turn off the machine.
Restart the computer and boot into safe mode.
Log in to the account (if necessary).
Before proceeding, make sure that all anti-virus scanners are disabled.
From the Start menu, type Recovery and select the appropriate classic application.
Click Start System Restore.
Select an earlier recovery point, and then click Next.
Follow the instructions to start the system recovery.
Wait for your computer to perform the system restore process.
Regardless of whether the recovery will be successful or the crash will fail, you are most likely the savior from the hang-up error at the time of “Preparing to configure Windows. Do not turn off the computer. ”
Log in to your account if required.
Disable antivirus scanners before continuing.
Start the Windows update process.
Now the update should be installed without problems.

Blue screen after upgrading Windows 10

Some users may encounter a stop error that causes the blue screen of death (BSOD) to be displayed during the system reboot.

If you have a BSOD failure when upgrading Windows 10, see the article:

Other problems with Windows 10 upgrade

After you install Windows 10 updates, you may experience some problems, such as Internet connection errors.

To resolve these problems, you need to run the following commands on the command line (cmd.exe). In the search box on the taskbar, type Command Prompt, click and hold (or right-click) Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. After opening a command prompt, type the following commands one by one:

netsh winsock reset catalog

netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log

If you still encounter the “No Internet connection” problem, update the IP address of your computer. To do this, open a command prompt (Win + R, type cmd.exe and press Enter) and enter the following command:

ipconfig / renew

Disable Windows Update and Drivers

Sometimes you may need to disable the installation of Windows 10 updates on your computer. Users of Windows 10 Pro can defer updates for a certain period, but users of Windows 10 Home have no such option.

Microsoft provided a separate tool “Show or hide updates” to disable the cumulative update or even drivers.

DISM commands for testing problems with Windows 10

You can use the official DISM commands to restore the Windows image to fix any problem with your updates. Before you begin, it is recommended that you make a full system backup or create a system restore point in case something goes wrong.

Using the CheckHealth option in DISM

The / CheckHealth command in DISM allows you to detect potential damage. This command is used only for searching for damage, but does not perform the operations of fixing problems.

To run this command, do the following:

1. Enter the Start menu command prompt in the search, right-click the link that appears, and select “Run as administrator”, because DISM requires administrator rights for the device to start.

2. In the “Command line” enter the following command and press Enter:

DISM/Online/Cleanup-Image/CheckHealth

Using the ScanHealth option in DISM

The / ScanHealth command in DISM allows you to scan a Windows image for any damage. Unlike / CheckHealth, Scan / ScanHealth can take up to 10 minutes.